What happens when you show up with invitation in hand for an event and nobody knows what you’re talking about? Well, that’s what happened to MySweetCharity Thursday, March 31, at 5:30 p.m. at Northwood Country Club. The invite was for “the official Junior Symphony Ball Check Presentation Reception” with a note that the check had “our record-breaking fundraising numbers.” All … [Read more...] about UPDATED: What Happens When You Show Up For An Event And No One Is There
Oops Alert!!!!!
Oops Alert!: What’s Wrong With This Picture?
Stationers, stone engravers and sign makers have been busy replacing longstanding names of buildings, parks and streets. So, one would think it would have become old hat to know that a previously named institution would be “formerly known as.” It appears from this Dallas Arts District page that someone must have skipped that lesson in grammar. Regardless of the … [Read more...] about Oops Alert!: What’s Wrong With This Picture?
MySweetCharity And Other Websites Got Hit Hard Over The Weekend
Thursday night seemed like any other night. The summer heat was bringing out the mosquitoes. Folks were checking out for vacations. The Mavericks were making news with the departure of Donny Nelson and Rick Carlisle. Ah, but Friday was just hours away and for some it was going to be a holiday thanks to President Joe Biden's making June 19 a federal holiday. But at … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity And Other Websites Got Hit Hard Over The Weekend
Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off Party Celebrated Among The Pages Of Interabang Books
The MySweetCharity elves were caught asleep at the keyboard and let this write-up about the 2018 Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off party on Wednesday, February 28, miss its posting. Too bad because it took place at a real bookstore — Interabang Books. While the event is long gone, Interabang Books continues to be a treasure trove of tales. Here's a belated report from the … [Read more...] about Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off Party Celebrated Among The Pages Of Interabang Books
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Association Of Fundraising Philanthropy Greater Dallas Luncheon
Once again the Association of Fundraising Philanthropy Greater Dallas Luncheon’s was totally upstaged by the cutest recipient. But this year there was a wrench thrown into the plans. It had to do with the announcement of the Veterans Day Parade schedule. The results were traditional Emcee Scott Murray arriving via a police escort. While the post is trying to … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Association Of Fundraising Philanthropy Greater Dallas Luncheon
Former Dallas Mayor Adlene Harrison To Receive The Carmen Miller Michael Legacy Senior Communities Award
A press release was distributed about The Legacy Senior Communities’ Yes! Event featuring Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran. While it was great news on one hand, it was embarrassing on the other. First the great news — former Dallas Mayor Adlene Harrison will receive the Carmen Miller Michael Legacy Senior Communities Award at the Meyerson on Thursday, November 2. The … [Read more...] about Former Dallas Mayor Adlene Harrison To Receive The Carmen Miller Michael Legacy Senior Communities Award
Oops Alert!: Three-Way Luncheon Collision Scheduled For Wednesday, March 8
Dallas fundraising is less than two months into the 2017 marathon for local nonprofits and there’s already a major collision in sight. It takes place on Wednesday, March 8. Despite Monday, March 6, and Thursday, March 7, being pretty vacant of noontime goings-on, three groups honed in on that Wednesday for their luncheon moneymakers. And to make matters worse, two of ‘em are … [Read more...] about Oops Alert!: Three-Way Luncheon Collision Scheduled For Wednesday, March 8
Oops Alert: Family Gateway’s “Gateway To Opportunity” Luncheon Is Tuesday, Not Wednesday
It’s Monday. It’s wet. It’s cool-ish. It has all the elements for an oopsie taking place. And that’s what happened. Normally, most “oopsies” at other media outlets would just be dismissed as, “So who cares?” But this one has organizers a wee bit concerned, so we’re setting the record straight. It seems that a daily newspaper column on philanthropy reported bright and … [Read more...] about Oops Alert: Family Gateway’s “Gateway To Opportunity” Luncheon Is Tuesday, Not Wednesday
Oops Alert!: Local Monthly Publication Suffers Awkward Boo-Boo In Publishing 2016 Crystal Charity Ball “Ten Best Dressed”
Some of the best things end up on the cutting room floor. For instance, Kevin Costner’s speaking role as Alex Marshall in the flashback scenes in “The Big Chill” didn’t make it to the big screen. Johnny Depp’s performance in “Platoon,” Charlie Chaplin in the “Keystone Cops,” and John Lithgow’s super-agent Harry Zell in “L.A. Story” all suffered the same fate. Whatever the … [Read more...] about Oops Alert!: Local Monthly Publication Suffers Awkward Boo-Boo In Publishing 2016 Crystal Charity Ball “Ten Best Dressed”
Two Great Fundraisers Were Victims Of A Head-On Collision
An unfortunate situation took place Friday, April 1. It wasn’t an April Fool’s joke. It was the taking place of two fundraising luncheons that divided the efforts for those in need. At the Hilton Anatole, Community Partners of Dallas’ Chick Lit Luncheon was celebrating its 10the anniversary with 1,100 and Tim Gunn on stage. Over at the Dallas Country Club, Today … [Read more...] about Two Great Fundraisers Were Victims Of A Head-On Collision
WaterTower Theatre Wants To Give Due Credit For Addison Theatre Centre Main Stage’s New Custom Seats
It’s always nice to give credit where credit is due. Recently another media outlet published a story that reported new custom seats at Addison’s WaterTower Theatre were made possible “thanks to Barbara and Don Daseke and the town of Addison. The Dasekes gave the lead gift of $75,000.” Good for them! But it seems something was left out of the report. So WaterTower … [Read more...] about WaterTower Theatre Wants To Give Due Credit For Addison Theatre Centre Main Stage’s New Custom Seats